About
Daniel Shipsides is a Senior Lecturer in Art & Design at the Belfast School of Art, Ulster University. Based in Belfast since 1995, he co-directs the MFA Fine Art program and operates from Orchid Studios as part of his multidisciplinary practice.
- Education: MFA (1997), Ulster University
- Collaboration: Shipsides and Beggs Projects (2004–present)
His research explores landscape and spatial narratives through cultural, social, political, and environmental lenses, framed by his concept of pata-perception—a hybrid approach to imaginative and experiential inquiry. His work spans image, moving image, drawing, installation, music, and performance, often questioning the intersections of natural and human-made environments.
Scientific awards include the ACNI Major Artist Award (2004), Nissan Art Award (2000), and Perspective Award (1998). Recent works like Starmaps: Borderlands (2017) and Canoe / Curraghs (2023) emphasize hybrid design and heritage reinterpretation. He contributes to global dialogues on art and the environment, including the podcast From Deep Blue to Pale Blue (BBC Radio 3, 2021).
- Notable Exhibitions: ACCA Melbourne (2004), The MAC Belfast (2018), Arnolfini Bristol (2018), Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney (2013)
